Erectile dysfunction is one of the most Googled health concerns out there, but, shocker, the internet hasn’t exactly been kind with answers.

Between Reddit threads, locker room “advice,” and your buddy who swears by his juice cleanse, the myths keep coming back like a cockroach that won’t die. The good news is, reality isn’t as bleak as the myths.

Here are some of the biggest myths about ED that refuse to die—and what science actually says.

1. ED only happens to old men

You don’t need an AARP card to struggle in the bedroom. Research shows about one in three men under 40 deal with some form of ED. Stress, antidepressants, alcohol, and even too much late-night scrolling all play a role. It’s common, it’s not a life sentence, and ignoring it just makes the anxiety worse.

2. It’s all in

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